# Codebreaker* vs naro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codebreaker* at none against naro's 1. Codebreaker* also leads on device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. naro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Codebreaker* asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codebreaker* | naro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **67** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 0 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) | [TAEWOONG HEO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769582151) |

## What reviewers say

### Codebreaker*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebreaker/id1553588319)

Challenge your logic skills by deciphering a secret code of four distinct colors. Use black and white dots as hints to determine correct colors and positions. A fun and engaging puzzle game for strategic thinkers.

**Highlights:** Solve secret color codes, Use black dot hints for correct position, Use white dot hints for correct color, wrong position, Four distinct colors, Challenging logic puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Ad-free experience
- 🆓 Free to use
- 🤏 Small app size
- 🧠 Simple logic puzzle
- 👍 Clean and intuitive design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No instructions provided
- 🤔 Colors can only be guessed once per turn
- 🚫 Cannot have doubles/repeating colors
- ↔️ Colors must be placed left to right
- ❓ Score marked without confirmation

**Reported bugs**

- Score marked without confirmation
- Points change unexpectedly/randomly
- Colors not in the right spot can be confusing
- App seems to be in dark mode for some users

**Requested features**

- Add instructions/help tab
- Allow color replication/doubles
- Enable placing colors in any order
- Add a button to submit guess instead of automatic submission
- Include statistics (games won, played)


### naro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naro-narrow-it-down/id6768538282)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Naro Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codebreaker* free?

Codebreaker* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is naro free?

naro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*